The Writers Behind Get Indiana

Jacob Dunn

Brooks Hepp

Brooks is a 2019 DePauw University graduate who double-majored in English Writing and Communications with a journalism emphasis. The Indianapolis native won the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation Journalism Award for Human Rights for his work on News21's "Hate in America" project out of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. He was also a four-year football player at DePauw, earning all-conference honors twice.

Nate Spangle

Jarred Porter

Jarred Porter is a content creator and SEO specialist for Get Indiana, helping Hoosiers discover the best places to eat, explore, and experience across the state.

Taylor Huff

Born and raised in Indiana’s 574, Taylor is a business owner, farm wife, and mom who brings local heart to Get IN by giving you insider tips on the state’s hidden gems.

Josh Gordon

Josh Gordon is a lifelong Hoosier, IU grad, and PA announcer who has perfected the art of balancing a notebook, a roster sheet, and a lukewarm concession-stand coffee. At Get Indiana, he covers the games, gyms, and rivalries that remind you why Indiana takes sports way more seriously than anyone wants to admit.

Shelby Zellmer

Shelby Zellmer is a social media strategist and storyteller with years of experience in PR and content creation. She covers hidden gems, travel guides, and Indiana history for Get Indiana.

Allison Martin

Allison Martin is the voice behind IN the Parks, a podcast uncovering the history, best trails, and hidden gems of Indiana's state parks. The Indy native brings her love for the outdoors to Get Indiana.

Brice Vance

Brice Vance is a Fort Wayne-based sports media professional and co-host of the Sideline Sports Show. With nearly a decade of experience covering Indiana high school and college sports, he brings deep local knowledge and a passion for Hoosier athletics to every broadcast.

Cheyne Reiter

Originally from small-town Iowa and a Hawkeye at heart, Cheyne has proudly called Indiana home for nearly a decade. Following 12 years of media relations, communications, and broadcasting duties in minor league baseball, Cheyne joined Get Indiana as content manager to write weekly Get Indiana, Get INvolved, and Small Town Breakdown newsletters, blog posts covering everything from travel guides and small towns to Indiana sports, and scriptwriting for social content.

Destany Long

Destany Long is an Indianapolis native, Communications Specialist, and local freelance writer. When she's not uncovering Indiana's hidden gems, you can find her enjoying live music, spending time with friends, and trying out new restaurants around the city.